February Flashback - Double Helix Glassworks - The Glory of Silver Infused Colors!

I was very fortunate to have discovered Double Helix Glassworks early in my glass beadmaking career.

Over the years, I have used many of Jed's silver infused creations along with many test glasses that he offered.

I am still working through a couple of "garage sale boxes" that were offered in the past as I continue to experiment with color combinations.

The sets within this blog post as just a few of my favorites.

 

This set of encased round beads were created on a base of Double Helix silver glass, Psyche.
Each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create the intense variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Double Helix's clear Aether glass. Aether when heated just right transforms silver to a golden glow!

 

This unique set of beads were created with a combination of Effetre Clear glass and dewdrops of Double Helix silver glass, Terra 2.
The silver glass was added, struck and reduced to mother of pearl shine and then encased to create the colourful droplets of colour of the silver infused glass.
The result is gentle hues of amber, palest pinks and blues in each encased bubble.

 

This unique set of beads were created with a combination of Effetre Clear glass and dewdrops of Double Helix silver glass, Psyche.
The silver glass was added, struck and reduced to mother of pearl shine and then encased to create the colourful droplets of colour of the silver infused glass.
The result is gentle hues of purples, creams, greens and blues in each encased bubble.

 

This set of encased round beads were created on a base of Double Helix silver glass, Clio. Each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create the subtle variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick encasement of Effetre clear glass. 

 

 

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Revisiting CiM - Creation is Messy - Ceylon Ltd Run

Starting on a base of CiM - Creation Is Messy's Ceylon Ltd Run glass, I layered dots of CiM's Birchwood Ltd Run, a creamy opaque ivory with silver, Double Helix Chloe silver infused glass and capped with Effetre clear glass.

Dots of Double Helix OX-459 completed each bead.

There are spacers of Ceylon to show the glass a a transparent neutral brown.

I also used CiM’s Ceylon as a base for two focal beads combining with Lumiere Luster’s Strawberry Rhubarb flakes.

"Strawberry Rhubarb" is a gorgeous color shifting flake that is a bright deep peachy-pinks that shift to bright greens to deep greens and yellow depending on the angle it is viewed.

The barrel bead with the frilled edge combined the Ceylon and cluster along with Double Helix Aether and Effetre clear glass. Highlights of Double Helix OX-459 was reduced to a shiny glow.

The flat barrel bead was created with the same glass and cluster with the addition of Double Helix Chloe ends.

                    

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Testing 2019 CiM Colors with Silver Glass

This post carries on with more CiM - Creation Is Messy glass combinations with silver glass.

First up is a barrel bead made with a base of CiM's Aiko Ltd Run in the centre and CiM Emperor ends. 

This bead has surface treatments of several silver glasses including Double Helix glasses including Kronos 2, Skiron and Aether in powders and shards. The bead was completed with a generous wrap of fine silver wire. The spacers are CiM's Aiko.

This bead has a base of CiM's Enchanted Ltd Run, with stripes of CiM Aiko. Double Helix Skiron shards were added and gently warmed to a golden glow. The spacers are matching Aiko.

This last bead was testing how Double Helix Skiron silver glass would react on a base of CiM Little Boy Blue. I superheated the bead and it produced highlights of purples and magenta. Definitely will be trying some further testing with these two glasses. The spacer beads are CiM's Little Boy Blue (now Sold Out).

Finally, this barrel bead made with a base of CiM's Egg White with a generous wrap of Skiron and 99% fine silver wire. 

Til next time,
D.

New CiM Color for Spring 2018 - Sacre Bleu Ltd Run

This post is devoted to one of the CiM-Creation is Messy colors for Spring 2018!


It is another beautiful transparent blue aptly named as Sacre Bleu Ltd Run described as a bright luminous blue and it is does not disappoint!


If you like this color, I suggest that you order some quickly before it sells out!


I tested it with lots of 99% fine silver wire and Double Helix silver infused Kronos frit. The encasing to capture the silver glass reactions was done with Double Helix Aether clear glass.

This set of beads are one of kind, each unique in its look and combinations. To see the true hue of the Sacre Bleu Ltd Run, check out the spacers.

Spring 2018 - New CiM- Creation is Messy Color - Serenity

Over the next few posts, I will share more info about the new CiM - Creation is Messy glass colors for Spring 2018!


These glasses were released in March and are now arriving at the various glass suppliers. Here in Canada, my go to supplier is Nortel, so definitely contact Jean to order your supply.


This post's focus is on Serenity. This is a beautiful transparent teal in the medium scale of saturation.


In these big hole beads, I wanted to see how it would pair with silver glass and encasement.
I used Double Helix Psyche in dots and stripes encased with Double Helix Aether clear using Serenity as the canvas.


Aether brings out more green in the silver glass under reduction so next time I will also try it with Double Helix Zephyr to see if the color stays more blue under the encasement.

Simply beautiful!

Til next time,

D.

 

Countdown to Santa's Day!!

As the days countdown to the holidays, I would like to thank all my Pendragonfyre clients over the past year! Your support and feedback has and will continue to be a valued part of each day! 

Best Wishes and look forward to creating for you in 2011!

This week on Ebay. Auctions close on Sunday, Dec 19th.

Organic Golden Triton
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

Periodically, I like to keep things simple at the torch and pick two glasses and
see the variety that can be created in designs and shapes.

Effetre Dark Ivory and Double Helix Triton silver glass simple in dots, swirls, and blossoms.
These beads demonstrate why we love these two glasses.
Organic in the curdling of the ivory as well as shine of the silver infused glass.

Simple and stunning!

Psyche Orbs
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix Glasses & 99% Fine Silver Wire

This set of 8 encased round beads were created on a base of Double 

Helix silver glass, Psyche.

Each bead core was wrapped in 99% fine silver wire and reduced to create
the intense variations in color. Each result was then captured under a thick
encasement of Double Helix's clear Aether glass.

Aether when heated just right transforms silver to a golden glow!

Antheia
This set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #67

"Greek myth name of a goddess of flowers, gardens, love, marshes, and
swamps. She was worshiped on Crete."

Materials: CiM, Effetre, Trautman Art & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of
CiM Crocus Unique#1 glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory & CiM Simply Berry.
Trautman Art Glass silver infused Juno creates the swirls in each storm portal.

Highlights of Double Helix Aurae silver glass create
the bling for this beautiful storm portal beads!

Six CiM Crocus Unique#1 spacers complete this set.

Keto
This set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #68

"Original Greek form of Latin Ceto, myth name of a goddess of the
dangers of the sea, meaning sea monster; whale"

Materials: CiM, Effetre, Trautman Art & Double Helix Glasses
This set of 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of
CiM Pulsar glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory & 

Double Helix ES-404 silver catalyst glass.
Trautman Art Glass silver infused Zeus creates the swirls in each storm portal.

Highlights of Double Helix OK-381R silver glass create
the bling for this beautiful storm portal beads!

Four CiM Pulsar spacers complete this set.

Themis
This set is NOW SOLD
Goddess Bead Series #69
"Greek myth name of a Titan who was the mother of the three
original Fates by Zeus, meaning "law.""

Materials: CiM, Effetre, and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 9 goddess series beads were created on a base of
Effetre Wine Red Brown glass with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory, CiM 

Black Currant Unique & Double Helix OK-376 glass.
OX-376 a yellow-green tourmaline, jewel super luster silver test glass that
was created in small batches and is no longer available for sale from Double Helix.
This amazing rare silver glass creates the swirls in each storm portal.

Highlights of Double Helix Aurae silver glass create
the bling for this beautiful storm portal beads!

Larkspur Metallics
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: CiM and Double Helix Glasses

This 10 shard bead set is a base of CiM Larkspur with Double Helix, Aurae,
silver infused glass shards.
CiM Larkspur is a transparent glass color that shifts between blue
and lavender depending on your lighting.

Love it for winter as it is rich and luxurious...
The Aurae shards cast golden, silver and copper tones within each reduced shard.

Fossil Rounds
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre Glasses
This plentiful set of 21 spacer beads was created with Effetre
Fossil glass. This glass creates mottled ivory tan beads with brown striations
with an organic stone-like finish.

Stock up on rounds for your winter jewelry designs!

November is Finally Here!

Here are the new sets on Ebay and Artfire for this first week of November!


Plums and Pink
Silver Trails Series #36
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: CiM Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

This dainty set of 21 Silvertrail beads combine the hues of plums and pink wrapped with 99% Fine Silver Wire.

Hues include CiM Desert Pink and Plum Unique 1 & 2.




Neptune
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

On a base of purple transparent, Silver infused frit, Kronos & Gaia swirl under a clear encasement of Double Helix Aether to create these 7 faceted pebble beads.




Hebe
Goddess Bead Series #59
This set is NOW SOLD
"Greek myth name of a goddess of youth, derived from the word hebos, meaning "young.""

Materials: CiM, Effetre and Double Helix Glasses

This set of 13 goddess series beads were created on a base of CiM French Blue with layered dots of Effetre Dark Ivory. Double Helix's silver infused Psyche and OK381glow under each opal like encased glass portal.

This set also includes 4 spacer beads of CiM's French Blue.

Highlights of DH Triton silver glass create the bling for this beautiful portal beads!

BONUS: Metal spacers are included in this set.




Golden Luna
Goldstone Bling Series #1
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix Glasses and Goldstone frit

Double Helix silver infused glass, Luna is the canvas on which Goldstone frit was generously sprinkled. Each round bead was encased 2 times with Double Helix Aether clear glass to capture and magnify the bling!

Get a start on your holiday jewelry creations with this truly glittery bling round beads!

BONUS: 16 round 5mm Goldstone round beads are included in this set.





Silver Peridot Selection
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix Glasses

Selection of silver glasses including Triton, Aurae, KA 357, TE315, OK381 were combined, reduced, struck and encased for this set. Several of the beads have surface decoration of silver glass that has been reduced to bring out the shiny bling to the surface.

BONUS: 13 Peridot 4mm crystal faceted glass spacers are included in this set





Out of the Ordinary II
This set is NOW SOLD
Materials: Double Helix silver infused Glasses

Selection of beads made from Double Helix silver glasses including Terra II, Triton, Aurae, Psyche Light & Aether clear glass.




Frit Beadies

Materials: Effetre Glasses and Custom Glass Frit Blend
This eight bead set of dotted beads seem to glow from the inside out!

Starting with an inner core of Effetre 221 Lavender pastel, a light purple pastel, these beads were sprinkled with a custome mixed frit of garden colors and just a little goldstone frit mixed in.

BONUS:8 Aqua colored 4mm faceted glass crystal spacers




Turquoise with Goldstone Frit Cubes

Materials: CiM Glass and Goldstone Frit

Starting with an inner core of CiM Fremen, a turquoise\sky blue pastel opaque glass, these beads were generously sprinkled with Goldstone frit.

BONUS:9 round 5mm Goldstone beads are included in this set.

New Items on Artfire This Week!

Storm Jewels
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

Shades of cream & pale blues swirl within these
storm portals of silver infused glass, Double Helix Olympic Rain.

These 3 beads were created on a base of
Effetre Dark Amber with layered dots of Dark Ivory glasses.

Highlights of DH Aurae silver glass create the bling for this beautiful storm beads!


Under The Sea
Materials: Effetre & Double Helix Glasses

This set of 7 hand-formed nugget beads seem to glow from the inside out! Starting with an inner core of Effetre purple, these beads were encased with Double Helix Luna silver infused glass, sprinkled in DH Kronos silver frit and then encased with Double Helix's clear Aether glass. Pendragonfyre beads are always hand-formed, as we do not use any presses or molds. Each bead is unique and one of a kind created especially for you!



Midnight Magic
This set is now SOLD
(Reserved for Debbie) This is a limited edition set of beads similar to a Pendragonfyre Bead set published in March issue of Bead Trends magazine. Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses The golden glitter of this set of 12 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling. On a base of CiM's, rare transparent dark gray named Charcoal, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Aurae was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic glow to the surface.


Adamantium Silver Shards
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses

The golden glitter of this set of 12 round shard & dotted beads is dazzling. On a base of CiM's opaque warm dark grey named Adamantium, the glass was gently fumed when the Double Helix Aurae was reduced to bring the shimmering metallic glow to the surface.



Gingered Terranova
Materials: CiM & Double Helix Glasses Created on a base of CiM Ginger opaque glass, Double Helix Terranova silver infused frit was sprinkled and struck to lots of hues of blues, greens, purples and reds

Silver Trails Trios #1
Materials: Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver
A cheerful trio selection of Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire. These would be great for earrings! This selection of the beads include hues of Sage Green, Light Aquamarine and Ink Blue Purple.

Silver Trails Trios #2
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of CiM Pulsar blue, Effetre Light Teal and Pale Aquamarine.




Silver Trails Trios #3
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped combination of 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of Effetre Pale Blue, CiM Sapphire blue, and CiM Oz Emerald Green.



Silver Trails Trios #4
Materials: CiM & Effetre Glasses and 99% Fine Silver

A cheerful trio selection of CiM & Effetre glasses wrapped in Silver Ivory Stringer and 99% Fine Silver Wire.

These would be great for earrings!

This selection of the beads include hues of CiM Pulsar blue, Effetre Dark Topaz and purple Amethyst.

Beach Beads Series # 5 - Beach Blanket
Materials: Effetre & CiM Glasses

Ten pairs of Effetre & CiM glasses were used to create this shiny 20 beach bead set. Within this set, a mix of dotted beads in shades of coral, light turquoise, white, ink purple, nile green, and CiM pumpkin. Perfect for summer jewelry